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Al Sharpton on 60 years since the civil rights march on Washington

Al Sharpton on 60 years since the civil rights march on Washington

FromPolitics Weekly America


Al Sharpton on 60 years since the civil rights march on Washington

FromPolitics Weekly America

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Length:
41 minutes
Released:
Aug 4, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

On 26 August, Rev Al Sharpton, Martin Luther King III, and other civil rights activists will commemorate the 1963 march on Washington, which was organised to advocate for civil and economic rights for African Americans. This week, Jonathan Freedland sits down with Sharpton to discuss why he believes Martin Luther King Jr’s ‘I have a dream’ speech has been abused by some on the right, why he is still fighting for police reform, and how James Brown was so influential on his life
Released:
Aug 4, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Every Friday, Guardian columnist and former Washington correspondent, Jonathan Freedland, invites experts to help analyse the latest in American politics. From politicians to journalists covering the White House and beyond, Jonathan and his guests give listeners behind the scenes access to how the American political machine works.